Open State Secondary Mixed

Boldon School

New Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ
1,064 Pupils
1,100 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
52.00% FSM %
554 Boys
510 Girls
About Boldon School

Boldon School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Boldon Colliery and the surrounding area in South Tyneside with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 1,064 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,100. Current headteacher: Louise Pippin.

Information on Boldon School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Jarrow and Gateshead East
Ward Boldon Colliery
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10014889
URN 108730
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Joanne Bell Chair of Governors 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Daniel Crooks Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Stephanie Graham Governor 24/04/2023 23/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Janet Green Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Lightfoot Governor 05/11/2021 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Pippin Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Lee Robertson Governor 30/01/2024 30/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr John Rumney Governor 03/07/2022 02/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Councillor Alison Strike Governor 25/03/2024 24/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Boldon School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside.
Boldon School has 1,064 pupils, with a capacity of 1,100.
Boldon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Boldon School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Boldon School is Mrs Louise Pippin.
Boldon School is at New Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Boldon School: Does not have a sixth form.
Boldon School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Pippin
New Road, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9DZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108730
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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